Maite Capra is Costa Rican and coordinates actions, projects, and programs in Central America, the Dominican Republic, and five South American countries (Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Venezuela).
She focuses primarily on the POETA Social Franchise, where she leads training and capacity-building processes, as well as oversees follow-up activities in the Latin American and Caribbean countries under her coordination.
Maite has over 40 years of experience in the field of special education, with a focus on vulnerable populations, people with disabilities, and migrant communities. She holds a Ph.D. in Education and two master’s degrees: one in Educational Technology and another in Democracy and Values in Latin America.
She is passionate about teaching and working directly with people. She has experience participating in international conferences, particularly in content creation and presentation. Her focus areas include innovation and accessibility, as well as artificial intelligence and teaching-learning methodologies.
